Sad to say – and I say that because Michael Steele has been great to have around, from a Democratic perspective – this could be the end for the RNC chairman, after he “was caught on camera saying that the war in Afghanistan is a doomed effort launched by President Obama.” According to TPM, “high profile Republicans — operatives and electeds — will come forward shortly with condemnations, and even demands of resignation, later today.”
We’ll miss you, Mr. Steele, stay in touch. Oh, and please — keep talking!




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